The Dark Side of Parenting: When Advice Columns Turn into Judgment Day As I scrolled through the archives of a popular advice column, several letters caught my attention.
At first glance, they seemed to concern typical parenting issues – horseback riding lessons for a 5 year old, repeating kindergarten for a bright but delayed child, and a toddler's fascination with self induced vomiting.
However, as I read on, I realized these letters weren't just about seeking guidance; they also revealed the inherent judgments we make as parents.